Clinical Dental Hygiene II Theory

Catalog description

DH 3511. Clinical Dental Hygiene II Theory. This clinic issues course focuses on reflection related to clinical scenarios, quality assurance, and established protocols as they are integrated into the dental hygiene process of care. Emphasis is placed on the pediatric patients, healthy adults, and adults with gingivitis and slight periodontitis, including in Interprofessional collaborative activities. This required course is part of the degree plan for the major of dental hygiene. As with all required dental hygiene courses, this course is contextualized in and compliant with the Commission on Dental Accreditation requirements. The content is essential for accreditation and prepares BSDH students for success on the National Dental Hygiene Examination. Co-requisite: DH 3512 . One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.